In which sentence is the modifying phrase placed incorrectly? (2 points)
To accomplish his goal, Colby needs to wash the dishes, clean up his room, and help with the laundry.
If the chores are not done, Hollis will not receive her allowance.
Maddie wants to buy new soccer cleats from her favorite store once she saves up enough money, Soccer Nation.
Before he leaves for school, Troy needs to make his bed.
Maddie wants to buy new soccer cleats from her favorite store once she saves up enough money, Soccer Nation.
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Caitlin an outspoken teenager is running for class president. She has some great ideas about how her school can raise money for STEM projects. She also wants her peers to have healthier snacks provided in the lunchroom. Caitlin has the support of many of her friends and teachers.
Where should commas be placed in this paragraph to correct an error in construction?
(2 points)
After the word "also" and after the word "teenager"
After the word "friends"
After the word "Caitlin" and after the word "teenager"
After the word "raise"
After the word "teenager" and after the word "Caitlin"
Use the sentence to answer the question.
Brandon helped the elderly woman with her shopping basket which was overflowing with groceries.
Which revision of this sentence uses commas accurately?
(2 points)
Brandon helped, the elderly woman with her shopping basket which was overflowing with groceries.
Brandon helped the elderly woman, with her shopping basket which was overflowing with groceries.
Brandon helped the elderly woman with her shopping basket, which was overflowing with groceries.
Brandon helped the elderly woman, with her shopping basket, which was overflowing with groceries.
Brandon helped the elderly woman with her shopping basket, which was overflowing with groceries.
ANALYZATION QUESTION: Which of the following responses below BEST helps to complete the R.A.C.E (restate, answer, cite evidence, explain evidence) strategy for responding to the following prompt: In 2-3 sentences, explain why using modifiers correctly is important in writing. (3 points)
Modifiers are words, phrases, or clauses that help to describe. They have to be used just right, or it can get very confusing for readers.
It is important to use modifiers correctly to ensure that the correct words are being described in a way that makes sense. Placement is important to ensure that modifiers actually modify the word they are intending to describe.
Modifiers are very important to writing, but they should be used sparingly throughout one's writing. They help to describe stuff.
It is important to use modifiers so that the right words are used and that readers understand what is happening in the sentence. They are words, phrases, or clauses that describe. Be careful when using modifiers in your own writing.